With the upcoming release of its newest TV series, expectations are soaring that this might be the HBO's newest hit.
The fantasy drama boasts of a stellar cast and production team. It is created by the same mind behind the hit ABC show "Lost," and Tom Perotta, whose novel is the basis of the show's story. Meanwhile, the cast is composed of Liv Tyler (Armageddon, Justin Theroux (Six Feet Under), and Christopher Eccleston (Dr. Who). Its first episode will be directed by the creator of "Friday
Night Lights."
The show's official synopsis reads:"Three years after millions of people - some 2% of the world's population - vanished into thin air, residents of Mapleton, New York weigh the pros and cons of a "Heroes Day" tribute to the local "Departed." Attempting to maintain a sense of normalcy in his strained community, police chief Kevin Garvey (Theroux) faces additional challenges at home with daughter Jill (Margaret Qualley), who's lost in a cloud of apathy with her friend Aimee (Emily Meade); and son Tom (Chris Zylka), who has gravitated to a cult led by the charismatic Holy Wayne (Paterson Joseph). Also of concern is a silent, white-clad group of chain-smoking men and women called the Guilty Remnant, who team up in pairs to stake out people and places around town. As tension in Mapleton escalates, the lives of Laurie (Brenneman), an unexpected member of the Guilty Remnant, and Meg (Tyler), a recently engaged young woman, converge."
The world in "The Leftovers" is not exactly post-apocalyptic, it is still able to function in general. However, there is still a stigma from the experience of the majority of the population being wiped out, and there is tension among those who have been left behind.
Early reviews have rated the show well. The website Pajiba has already predicted that it will at par with other HBO hits "True Detective" and "Game of Thrones" as one of the best shows of the year. The Hollywood Reporter and The Los Angeles times have also offered good reviews.
Will this be HBO's newest hit? Watch the trailer here
